Best 8 Slow Cooker Lime Chicken Chili Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of zesty lime and tender chicken in this delightful Slow Cooker Lime Chicken Chili. This flavor-packed dish combines the vibrant tang of lime with succulent chicken, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds.

Savor the aromatic fusion of spices, including chili powder, cumin, and paprika, as they mingle with the zesty lime, garlic, and ginger. The tender chicken, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, absorbs the vibrant flavors, resulting in a fall-off-the-bone experience.

Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and a wedge of lime for an explosion of freshness. This Slow Cooker Lime Chicken Chili is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual get-together with friends.

This versatile recipe offers variations to suit your preferences. For a milder version, reduce the amount of chili powder or add a touch of honey for a subtle sweetness. If you prefer a thicker chili, mash some of the beans to create a creamy texture.

Whether you're seeking a main course for a weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve at a potluck, this Slow Cooker Lime Chicken Chili will surely impress. Its zesty lime flavor profile and tender chicken make it a delectable choice for any occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SLOW-COOKER LIME CHICKEN CHILI



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Lime juice gives this chili a zesty twist, while canned tomatoes and beans make preparation a snap. Try serving bowls with toasted tortilla strips. -Diane Randazzo, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h25m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 medium onion, chopped
1 each medium sweet yellow, red and green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground chicken
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 flour tortillas (8 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips
6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil until crisp-tender, 7-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add chicken; cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 8-9 minutes., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, lime juice, flour, cocoa, cumin, chili powder, coriander, lime zest, salt, garlic pepper and pepper., Cover and cook on low until heated through, 4-5 hours. , Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° until crisp, 8-10 minutes. Serve chili with sour cream and tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 14 g fat (3 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55 mg cholesterol, Sodium 644 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39 g carbohydrate (5 g sugars, Fiber 8 g fiber), Protein 21 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CHILI



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This is so incredibly easy, and I have made it numerous times. I love making this for freezer meals and passing it along to my friends with new babies. This makes a great freezer meal; you can add all ingredients into a freezer bag before or after cooking and freeze.

Provided by carry016

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 6h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed
½ yellow onion, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash hot sauce (such as Cholula®), or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Lightly grease the crock of your slow cooker with vegetable oil.
  • Put chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker crock; add chicken broth, black beans, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, yellow onion, chili powder, garlic, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 6 hours (or on High for 3 hours).
  • Remove chicken breasts from the crock to a cutting board. Shred chicken into strands with a pair of forks and return it to the mixture in the crock; add sour cream and stir.
  • Continue cooking on Low for 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 13.9 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 907.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CHILI



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This chili is super quick and delicious. The cinnamon and molasses add a touch of earthiness and round out the flavors.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h30m

Yield 6 servings (about 10 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds lean ground chicken
Kosher salt
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely diced
1/4 cup chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch ground clove
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
One 15-ounce can no-salt-added pinto beans
One 15-ounce can no-salt-added cannellini beans
One 28-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomato
6 sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced chipotle in adobo
2 teaspoons molasses
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
4 sliced scallions, for garnish
Lime wedges, for garnish
Reduced fat sour cream, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add half of the ground chicken and 1/2 teaspoon salt, cook, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker insert. Repeat with the remaining chicken using another 1 teaspoon of oil and another 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and add the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and onions, stirring and scraping up any browned bits in the pan, until the onions soften, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and clove, and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook the spices. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan. Transfer to the slow cooker, along with the pinto and cannellini beans and their bean liquid, the diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, chipotle, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons salt and some black pepper. Cover and cook on the low setting for 6 hours.
  • Serve with scallions, lime wedges and sour cream, if using.

SLOW COOKER CHILE-LIME CHICKEN



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An easy chile-lime chicken recipe for the slow cooker. Great with seasoned rice and veggies as a side.

Provided by crowefoot

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, cilantro, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne, and salt in a blender or food processor and puree, making sure chipotle chiles are chopped very fine.
  • Place a layer of chicken in a slow cooker and cover with about 1/2 of the liquid mixture. Lay on remaining chicken and pour remaining liquid over top.
  • Cover and cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 6 hours, or on High, about 3 hours. Turn off the heat and let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 609 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

LIME CHICKEN BREASTS IN A SLOW COOKER



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Lime chicken in a slow cooker.

Provided by minka

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 6h5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 bone-in chicken breast halves
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup lime juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a slow cooker. Add soy sauce, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, mustard powder, and pepper; stir to combine.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 7 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 126.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 46.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1583.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

SLOW COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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This tangy, mildly spicy white-bean chili is as warming and comforting as a traditional chili, but in a lighter, brighter form. Plenty of green chiles - fresh and canned - provide kick while creamy white beans mellow it all out. To decrease the heat level, remove and discard the seeds from the jalapeño before you mince it. A large handful of chopped cilantro added at the end brings freshness, but if you don't care for cilantro, pass it at the table along with the other toppings or omit it entirely. Continuing the spirit of customizing your chili, you can make this in the slow cooker or on the stovetop. Use 3 cups chicken stock in the slow cooker and 4 cups on the stovetop, where liquid is more likely to evaporate.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 6h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large yellow or red onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, minced
3 (4-ounce) cans chopped green chiles, hot, mild or a combination
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 cups chicken stock
2 (14-ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1 small bunch), optional
1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
Pickled jalapeño slices, sliced scallion, cubed avocado and sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chopped green chiles, cumin, onion powder, oregano and cayenne and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture into a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Generously season the chicken thighs with salt and add them to the pot. Stir in 3 cups chicken stock and the beans. Cover and cook on low until the chicken is tender, 4 to 6 hours.
  • Shred the chicken using two forks. (You can do this directly in the pot, or remove the chicken to a bowl, shred it, then return it to the pot.) Stir in the frozen corn, cover and cook until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Stir in the cilantro, if using, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt. Serve in bowls and pass the toppings at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 370, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 935 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LIME CHICKEN TACOS



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Our fun, simple chicken taco recipe is perfect for a relaxing dinner with friends. If we have any leftover filling, I toss it into a garden-fresh taco salad. -Tracy Gunter, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chunky salsa
12 fat-free flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional: Sour cream, pickled onions, shredded lettuce and shredded cheddar or Cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. , Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in corn and salsa. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, about 30 minutes. Place filling on tortillas; if desired, serve with sour cream, pickled onions, lettuce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SLOW COOKER CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN



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This is a nice change from plain chicken tacos. The cilantro really adds a burst of flavor to this recipe.

Provided by ltlmsmfft

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (1.25 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix
1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Place the salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice, and cilantro into a slow cooker, and stir to combine. Add the chicken breasts, and stir to coat with the salsa mixture. Cover the cooker, set to High, and cook until the chicken is very tender, about 4 hours. If desired, set cooker to Low and cook 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken with 2 forks to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 117.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 45.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 975.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • For a thicker chili, use less broth or add a cornstarch slurry at the end of cooking.
  • To make the chili spicier, add more chili powder or chopped jalapeños.
  • For a smokier flavor, use chipotle peppers in adobo sauce instead of chili powder.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this chili in a Dutch oven over low heat for about 2 hours.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocado, or cilantro.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker lime chicken chili is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor from the lime, chili powder, and cumin, and the chicken is cooked until tender and fall-apart. Serve it with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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